#gearmeout

Wildlife: Bunnies to Bears

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kokuaelli
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Yes! I may have to change my answer. I hate ripping those out. #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli getting sprayed would definitely ruin a trip! #gearmeout

PicklesTravel
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4 Moose. Bear. anything bigger than me- and anything that sucks my blood- super paranoid of deer tick… https://t.co/8cfwakWmBl

babskiies
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replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker that large footed fella is always in the back of my mind. #gearmeout

danielhuman
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replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival We never used to have bears around me but they've become more and more common. #GearMeOut

Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4. I don't mind encountering any of them at a reasonable distance, but at close range bear and moose wo… https://t.co/SwLU2VF1UF

UST_Survival
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replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @t_jh2009 Around nap times is not that time. #GearMeOut

babskiies

replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel you and me both #gearmeout

Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Excellent point! #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
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Q5: What are your strategies for critter-proofing your campsite? #GearMeOut

VeteranHiker
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies Anytime I hear noises when I am up there, that is the first thing I think of! #GearMeOut

t_jh2009
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4) Since I've encountered a large variety of wildlife while hiking or just around the house, there real… https://t.co/PyRF6GZq37

UST_Survival
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VeteranHiker I guess, might as well put the cat to work? #GearMeOut

danielhuman
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replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli If I remember right, this was a dog tick that I picked off my son's head last year #GearMeOut

PicklesTravel
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies @VeteranHiker Yeah- I would definitely be freaked out if it actually made an appearance! #gearmeout

i_m_AK280
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RT @babskiies: Q4: Which animal do you really not want to encounter while you are out hiking? #GearMeOut https://t.co/c2aNQCP1Is

Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival They're really making a comeback in Kentucky, as well. #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @babskiies A4: ticks #gearMeout

TaigaAdventures
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A4. Depends on time of year, bull moose in the fall. Cougars anytime although you probably wouldn’t even… https://t.co/COCUGtA7FE

Shawninthewild
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I tend to camp with people that snore, that helps to keep anyone or anything away #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker from a distance is ok, rounding a corner with a canoe on my head....not so much! #gearmeout

UST_Survival
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replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @mjn126 Oh, dear. At least you can say you tried. #GearMeOut

tcdixon3
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1: all the time! Wildlife photography is definitely a hobby of mine so I tend to go out specifically… https://t.co/qwMYEKTvQ6

mjn126
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: Follow local rules for food containers (bear or whatever) ...don't make a mess, be clean! #GearMeOut

danielhuman
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replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival I'm waiting for wolves to make the come back now.
Most were killed of… https://t.co/PSInpx55zj

publiclandlvr
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @kokuaelli It's going to be another big tick year! Does everyone have a good tick remover? #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
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replying to @Shawninthewild @Shawninthewild I have several family members I like bringing just for that reason. #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 distance is key for viewing. #gearmeout

UST_Survival
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#GearMeOut #Giveaway #Hint: You could probably even keep several spaghetti noodles in it.

UST_Survival
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#gearmeout Halftime ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #lovetotravel #rtw… https://t.co/2KgzD08ZjW

iammattjwright
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Bear bag all food and toiletries #GearMeOut

fullvanfun
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam When you're late to #GearMeOut and don't know the question but love the answer!

UST_Survival
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker @PicklesTravel Our bear population is making a comeback, which is great. Now if we can… https://t.co/0lnszLoDFO

babskiies
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replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures another animal we don't have here, cougars. large cats are scary #gearmeout

Shawninthewild
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Nothing says ‘good night’ like a buzzsawbfrom someone’s face #GearMeOut

VTPaddlePups
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5 Keep campsite clean; use hang bags, outsak bags, bear cans. No food scraps in fire pit, dog bowls… https://t.co/tEC5zW4sID

naturetechfam
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replying to @fullvanfun @fullvanfun Haha! 😆 #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @tcdixon3 @tcdixon3 @UST_Survival beauty! #gearmeout

Womynofthewoods
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A5) keep a clean campsite, hang food and smelly items, no food in the tent, don't gut fish at your campsite, don't… https://t.co/pJKvOP3En9

kokuaelli
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Wow,are they bigger than deer ticks? I’ve only seen deer ticks here. I always get nervous taking them out. #gearmeout

tcdixon3
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies A2: be quiet, travel alone or in a small group, avoid crowded trails, and knowing some of the wildlife h… https://t.co/1GNqSX58C6

Explorationproj
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replying to @fullvanfun @fullvanfun @naturetechfam That’s me right now lol! #GearMeOut

babskiies
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replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 @UST_Survival clean is key, helps keep most unwanted critters away. #gearmeout

t_jh2009
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5) A bit of common sense helps along with following the recommended guidelines for the area. #GearMeOut

naturetechfam
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival That's how we feel about bears in the Black Hills. Someday. #GearMeOut

UST_Survival
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replying to @babskiies @babskiies @TaigaAdventures They are scary, and so beautiful at the same time. They sound terrifying the the distance though. #GearMeOut

naturetechfam
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RT @tcdixon3: @UST_Survival A1: all the time! Wildlife photography is definitely a hobby of mine so I tend to go out specifically looking f…

Explorationproj
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replying to @tcdixon3 @tcdixon3 @UST_Survival Wow. Incredible. #GearMeOut

Explorationproj
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RT @tcdixon3: @UST_Survival A1: all the time! Wildlife photography is definitely a hobby of mine so I tend to go out specifically looking f…

iammattjwright
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replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival #GearMeOut